E3 2013: Yoshida: 'PS4 is region free'

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The PlayStation 4 is "region free," according to Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida. At Monday's E3 conference, Sony announced its new console will launch at $399, and comes with "no restrictions" on used games. Afterwards, Yoshida took to Twitter with the extra bit of PS4 news.

It's unclear if Yoshida's statement indicates the PS4 will be region-free in the same way the PS3 is. The PS3 can play game discs no matter which geographical region they're tied to, minus the sole exception of Persona 4 Arena. There are region-based PlayStation Network restrictions when it comes to downloadable games on the PS3.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/11/yoshida-ps4-is-region-free/

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ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:

This doesn't really apply to a lot of people on TTG, coming from US, or EU. But I think the PS4 will be a better system for those around the world rather than the xbone.

neboPosted:

Cool, now if I go to japan I can buy one and bring it home.

imgurPosted:

Leap
Ache The controller looks a little odd to me.


Looks like it would be awkward in your hands.


I agree, I hate the PS4 controller design.

imgurPosted:

ShadowBoltDashie
BDB
ShytnDI Xbox One controllers are still better lol.. these things are made for lil ***** hands for real


Well the PS4 controller is bigger than the XBOX One controller, just saying.


The Xbox One controller is just really bulky that's all.


They both look really bulky...

TaigaAisakaPosted:

BDB The controller is pretty sick, I like how it looks.

I hope it will be stronger then the Ps3 controller though, I can snap that anytime :D


I like the PS4 controller way more than the Xbox One controller. Regardless I'm still getting the Xbox One.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

BDB
ShytnDI Xbox One controllers are still better lol.. these things are made for lil ***** hands for real


Well the PS4 controller is bigger than the XBOX One controller, just saying.


The Xbox One controller is just really bulky that's all.

MentalistPosted:

ShytnDI Xbox One controllers are still better lol.. these things are made for lil ***** hands for real


Well the PS4 controller is bigger than the XBOX One controller, just saying.

MentalistPosted:

The controller is pretty sick, I like how it looks.

I hope it will be stronger then the Ps3 controller though, I can snap that anytime :D

MentalistPosted:

Leap
Ache The controller looks a little odd to me.


Looks like it would be awkward in your hands.


It will fit your hand perfectly, this image is making it look wider then it is.

LeapPosted:

Ache The controller looks a little odd to me.


Looks like it would be awkward in your hands.